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Costolettine di Manzo Brasate ai Frutti di Bosco – Braised Short Ribs with Berries

by chefbikeski Posted on October 28, 2013

Last weekend, I attended a reunion of “Bike Trippers”, hosted by friends and guests on past bike tours. It was wonderful to see everyone, reminisce about our adventures in Italy, all while enjoying great wine and a fantastic meal. It … Continue reading →

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Salsiccia e Pancetta Fresca con Fagioli

by chefbikeski Posted on October 21, 2013

During my recent trip to Umbria for our Bike the Wine Roads of Umbria tour, and a few days in Tuscany afterward, I saw this dish on many a menu. It features two of Umbria’s favorite products, beans and sausage. … Continue reading →

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The Wines of Umbria

by chefbikeski Posted on September 27, 2013

We are off on our next tour this week, our Bike the Wine Roads of Umbria tour. So as I plan tastings and winery visits, it seems like the perfect time to produce a brief primer on the wines of … Continue reading →

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Brasato di Maiale con Fagioli – Braised Pork with Beans

by chefbikeski Posted on September 16, 2013

The regions of Tuscany and Umbria are considered the “Heart of Italy”, lying as they do in the geographic middle of the country. Adjacent to each other, their cuisines are quite similar. Simple, country cooking; not a lot of ingredients. … Continue reading →

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Pappa al Pomodoro

by chefbikeski Posted on September 9, 2013

We see many bread based dishes on our cycling tours in Umbria and Tuscany. Here, bread is not often enjoyed alone, but worked into a dish. I covered one of these recipes, the great summer salad made from tomatoes and … Continue reading →

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Italian Food, Wine, and Travel

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Tag Archives: cooking classes

Costolettine di Manzo Brasate ai Frutti di Bosco – Braised Short Ribs with Berries

Salsiccia e Pancetta Fresca con Fagioli

The Wines of Umbria

Brasato di Maiale con Fagioli – Braised Pork with Beans

Pappa al Pomodoro

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